You may have them in your cupboards. Maybe, you use them, still. Beware: they are dangerous, illegal, harmful … and are the subject of a recall or ban by the European sanitary authorities. Underneath, you may find all the cosmetic products targeted by the RAPEX alert system this week.
Eyeliner
Brand : Ruby Rose
N° HB 0158
Barcode : 3760133120507
Country of origin : Chine
Danger : Contains lead (2.3 mg/kg), arsenic (0.186 mg/kg) et du chromium (44 mg/ kg), prohibited in cosmetics in Europe.
Measures adopted : Sales ban and recall from consumers.
Blush "Blusher"
Brand : Miss Rôse
Country of origin : China
Danger : Contains lead (1.4 mg/kg), arsenic (0.695 mg/kg), prohibited in cosmetics in Europe.
Measures adopted : Sales ban.
Eye shadow (ombre à paupières)
Brand : Butterfly (the product may be counterfeit)
Country of origin : Poland
Danger : Contains lead (1.1 mg/kg), arsenic (0.193mg/kg) and chromium (1.25 mg/ kg), prohibited in cosmetics in Europe.
Measures adopted : Sales ban.